CIBT/Sprott-Shaw Subsidiary Commences Operations in Jamaica

May 25, 2009

May 25th, 2009 CNW Group: CIBT Education Group Inc. (NYSE Amex and TSX.V symbol: MBA) is pleased to report that its subsidiary, Sprott-Shaw Community College, has started offering its first batch of health care related programs in Jamaica to its first class of 50 students, with another 24 students slated for its second class, which is scheduled to start soon. In conjunction with Brown’s Town College in Jamaica, Sprott-Shaw will provide all necessary curriculum and support to offer the Resident Care Attendant program to students of Brown’s Town in Jamaica. Students will begin the academic portion of their studies in Jamaica, and complete the practicum portion at Sprott-Shaw colleges in Vancouver, Canada. Sprott-Shaw has received an overwhelming response for seats in its first two class offerings of this program and plans to launch a third class in November, 2009. Sprott-Shaw also plans to expand its course offerings in Jamaica to require other health care related courses. With high demand for qualified allied healthcare professionals in Canada, these programs can potentially create employment opportunities for Jamaican students in Canada following graduation, which will ultimately increase their earning potential and standard of living.

About CIBT Education Group Inc. 

CIBT Education Group Inc. (“CIBT”) is an education management and investment company with a special focus on the global education market. Its subsidiaries, CIBT School of Business, Tourism Training Institute (Beijing), and Sprott-Shaw Degree College Corp., which is comprised of Sprott-Shaw Degree College, Sprott-Shaw Community College (established in 1903) and Sprott-Shaw International Language College, possess a combined operating history of over 136 years in China and Canada’s education sectors. CIBT owns and operates a network of business, technical and language colleges with presence at over 40 campuses and teaching locations including Australia, Canada, China, Jamaica, Jordan, New Zealand, Netherland, the Philippines, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam. CIBT delivers Western and Chinese accredited business and management degree programs, automotive, and diesel maintenance programs, IT programs, travel and tourism programs and career/vocational programs through its network of campuses and academic partnerships around the world. CIBT Group also owns Irix Design Group, a leading design and advertising company based in Vancouver, Canada. In 2008, Irix Design was ranked 15th in the list of Biggest Ad Agencies in Greater Vancouver by the Business in Vancouver newspaper.

CIBT Education Group Inc.

“Toby Chu”

Toby Chu
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